The Role
A vacancy has occurred in the National Land Secretariat (NLS). The role of Permanent Secretary is a significant leadership appointment with responsibility for the oversight and management of the newly established National Lands Secretariat which encompasses the Crown Land, Land Registry, Valuation and Survey and Mapping Departments.
- Work with Ministers to develop policy and prioritize the Secretariat’s agenda, in order to ensure efficient and effective delivery;
- Give honest and if necessary unwelcome advice to Ministers;
- Ensure that the Secretariat, including the Minister and all its employees, operate at all times and in all circumstances within the letter and spirit of TCI law, and within the letter and spirit of TCI Government financial procedures, General Orders, and Codes of Conduct;
- Build a successful Ministry Board that can respond effectively and collaboratively to meeting the critical government priorities;
- As a senior leader, provide a clear vision and effective leadership for the organisation, creating a one-Ministry culture and an engaged workforce;
- Promulgate and oversee actions to improve the Secretariats capability in response to current and future challenges, including people development and succession planning;
- Build credible relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders critical to delivering the Ministry’s priorities, including other Government Ministries and other sectors;
- (Subject only to the need for person-related and commercial confidentiality) clearly, openly and transparently explain and account for the Ministry’s actions and decisions, including via the media.
- As Accounting Officer, act to ensure that the Secretariat has in place effective systems and processes of financial accounting, and ensure that its resources are used as efficiently and effectively as possible to deliver the Ministry’s aims;
- Responsible and accountable for the Secretariat Budget, and budgeting process
- Play an active and collaborative role as a member of the Permanent Secretaries’ Board
How to Apply and Appointment Process
ELIGIBILITY
These appointments are open to TCI Belongers (Citizens) only, whether or not they currently live in TCI.
APPLICATIONS
Please apply by email to Ms. Karresa Gardiner (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) 1 649-338-3803: Job Reference No. KDGB1-24-01
To apply please complete the Application Form in typescript (Appendix 1 and available for download separately in Word format). The application form should be supported by a personal CV/resumé, giving career details, achievements and qualifications. Applicants should also provide details of two referees who may be contacted ahead of a short-listing decision, and supply a copy of the photo page of their current passport, and a current Police Certificate.
Since we will correspond with you by email and phone, please ensure that you provide us with an email address and phone numbers that you are happy for us to use for this purpose. Please in particular include a cell/mobile phone contact number.
CLOSING DATE
Please note that the closing date for applications will be midnight on Monday, 27th May 2024. Late applications will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and entirely at the discretion of the selection panel.
